[Ubuntu Intrepid] How to Share Files With Mac OS X via Netatalk

Netatalk is a kernel level implementation of the AppleTalk Protocol Suite that allows any Unix/BSD system to run as a file, print and time server for any Mac machine.

While the Netatalk package is included in the Ubuntu Intrepid’s repository, the package is broken and does not work in the way it is intended to. The following instructions can help you to build, install and configure Netatalk to work in your Ubuntu Intrepid (It works in Ubuntu Hardy too).

I have been trying to use to get the xo to use the usb drive attached to my Apple Airport Extreme with little success so far. I finallly got shared folders (gnome network tools) properly installed and running fom the sd card, only to find that the AAE apparently will onlly support CIFS, not the generic Samba support offered therein. Using the instructions detailed here, I’ve been trying to install netatalk to communicate w/the AAE disk using AFP, but can’t get it to install. When I ‘apt-get source netatalk’, here is what happens:

Hello. I really need help with this: it goes all fine until the moment I try to connect from OSX to my ubuntu box: It prompts for a password, I write it in the corresponding text box, but It just won’t connect… there’s no way I can log in. How should I configure the netatalk password? I’m about to hit my head against the wall already.. please, help!!!

I tried this and my user name and password is refused everytime. I can telnet into the Ubuntu box just fine, it accepts my name and password. Is there another location that I have to set up access control?